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‘Something had to be done’: Polish anti-communist leader awarded EU’s highest honor

Eric Kliszcz

19.05.2026, 14:22

Wałęsa was among the 20 first recipients of the European Order of Merit. — Wałęsa was among the 20 first recipients of the European Order of Merit. Photo: multimedia.europarl.europa.eu

Also among the laureates was former Polish Prime Minister Jerzy Buzek.